Hanleigh loves books more than nearly anything in the world; whether its reading them or writing them, Hanleigh just can't get enough. She's read more books than she can count and owns more books than some libraries.

Trust was a liberty that as Kumari, Bae could not afford, especially after the murder of Bae’s mother, the late Kumari.

The Kumari bloodline had to continue regardless of the cost, even if it was the life of someone she loved.

There were only two things that a Kumari should trust; magic and her seven mates.

The race was on for Bae to find and claim her seven mates before she had to defend her realm from an unknown enemy.

With them, she still might not win, but alone she would definitely fail.

Kumari's Kitsune

Exasperated Bae sighed. Her sister and Armel were arguing about the route to Laoshi.


"Everyone knows the quickest route is through the mountains," Armel huffed.


"Quickest, sure, if you make it there alive. Far safer to go around."


"Surely, the Kumari's advisor from Nun can direct us."


Bae rolled her eyes, trying to drown out the sound of their bickering. The carriage is far too small,' Bae decided internally, causing Armel to glance her way, offering her knee a gentle squeeze. Then he returned his attention to Adelaide.


"I don't understand why you are so against going through the mountains!"


Another sigh. They'd barely been on the road for a few hours and already the two were at loggerheads.


"Not that it matters," Bae interrupted. "We're going home first."


She was completely ignored as Adelaide cut across her, "it's not safe. Everyone knows the mountains are treacherous."


Bae stood to her feet, banging her fist on the carriage door.


Chapter 41: Riding Ahead